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UFC Legends Eyeing Historic White House Fight Card for USA's 250th Birthday
15 Aug
Summary
- Plans for a July 4, 2026, UFC card at the White House are gaining momentum
- Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have shown interest in taking part in the milestone event
- UFC CEO Dana White trusts McGregor's reliability but is more skeptical about Jones
As of August 15, 2025, plans are gaining momentum for a blockbuster UFC event to be held at the White House on July 4, 2026, coinciding with the USA's 250th birthday. Former two-division champions Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have both shown interest in taking part in this milestone occasion.
McGregor, who has not fought in over four years, withdrew from a recent bout due to a toe injury. Meanwhile, Jones retired in June after defeating Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 but later claimed he had returned to the drug testing pool. UFC CEO Dana White has expressed more trust in McGregor's reliability if he is healthy, stating, "Conor McGregor has never, ever [pulled out of a fight] unless he is seriously injured. This guy has always delivered. Jon, I'm a little more skeptical about."
Kayla Harrison, the UFC's lone American champion after beating Julianna Pena at UFC 316, is also considered a strong candidate for the White House card. A potential super-fight with Amanda Nunes is already drawing interest. McGregor has already submitted his first drug test to keep himself cleared for the upcoming event.
